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Explain the bond angle in OF2 and give the reason why the bond angle in Cl2O is different?

Important Questions on Group 17 - the Halogens

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JEE Advanced
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Why are the O-F bonds in O2F2 longer than that in OF2 whereas the O-O bond in O2F2 is shorter than that in H2O2?
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JEE Advanced
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Describe the preparation and an analytical use of I2O5.
EASY
JEE Advanced
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Give the names of four different types of oxoacids of the halogens and give, the formula of either an acid or a salt derived from the acid for each type.
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JEE Advanced
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Describe the preparation of the following compounds and give one use of each: NaOCl, NaClO2, NaClO3, HIO4.
MEDIUM
JEE Advanced
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Explain why Iodine is almost insoluble in water, but it dissolves readily in an aqueous solution of KI?
EASY
JEE Advanced
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Explain the shape of the I3- ion.
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JEE Advanced
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Explain why solid CsI3 is stable but solid NaI3 is not.

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JEE Advanced
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Give the formulae of 11 interhalogen compounds.